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My old house

Usher73 | Posted in Photo Gallery on

It took a while, but I finally got the exterior of my 1840 farm house redone, and had a new garage built. More photos are at http://usher51-myoldhouse.blogspot.com/

Complete Interior do-over is next.

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  1. JimB | | #1

    Very nice.

    The new garage fits well, too.

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    MarkH | | #2

    When was that house built? I'm guessing 1825.  Looking good!

  3. Usher73 | | #3

    My old house

    My house is in one of the western suburbs of Detrioit. It was built in 1840, owned by 4 families before me, one a Civil War veteran. While the renovation was going on, I met a woman who was born in the house in 1916, grew up and was married in it. She's the second youngest of 11 children.

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      MarkH | | #4

      Wow, that's interesting, lots of history there!  Most people don't know much about the history of the former people who lived in their homes.

  4. jamesincarl | | #5

    Nice

    What a cool and nice house...:)

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    bobbichukran | | #6

    Your old house

    Gorgeous job!  I love that red color--it's perfect for your farmhouse. Good luck on your remodel; I know what a job they can be!

    bobbi c.

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